Every freak and geek in this show was a fantastic character, all of them different from each other in a show that really avoided stereotypes. The result was a wholly refreshing take on adolescence that never felt anything less than authentic.

Very few shows can give all their cast members compelling storylines and discrete personalities. Most have a couple main characters and fill up the background with poorly fleshed out minor characters. These shows are the exception.

Suggestions welcome! I am pulling from my favorite shows here, but if you have seen something that I missed, let me know!